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Dongyang Huanyu Entertainment Co.,Ltd.
Company typeIntegrated Cultural Company
IndustryFilm and TV drama investment and production, domestic and overseas promotion and distribution, artiste agency
Founded1 August 2012
HeadquartersDamei Centre, 7 Youth Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Key people
Yu Zheng, Yang Le
ProductsTV series
Websitewww.huanyutv.com

Huanyu Entertaintment (officially known as Dongyang Huanyu Entertainment Co., Ltd.) was established in 2012. The company was founded by Yu Zheng, a prominent screenwriter and producer in mainland China, and Yang Le, a notable film and television producer in mainland China. It is headquartered in Chaoyang District, Beijing. The company originated from Yu Zheng Studio, which was established in Shanghai in 2011 and is now part of Huanyu Entertainment

Introduction Huanyu[edit]

Huanyu Entertainment, founded in 2012, is an integrated cultural company specializing in script research and development, film and television investment and production, domestic and international distribution, business development, artist management, and publicity.

The company has established extensive collaborations with over 40 media groups, cable TV providers, OTT platforms, and streaming services such as HBO, FOX, YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+, marking several industry milestones.[1]

In August 2021, Huanyu Entertainment inaugurated the Huanyu Entertainment Culture Museum in Hengdian Dongyang, China. This museum stands as the country's first-ever "film and television + Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)" themed institution.[2][3][4][5]

History[edit]

Huanyu Entertainment was founded in 2012 as an integrated cultural company. It specializes in script research and development, film and television investment and production, domestic and overseas distribution, business development, artist brokerage, and publicity. The company is dedicated to promoting China's rich traditional culture.[6][7]

Huanyu has produced works such as the 'Palace' series, 'Beauty' series, 'Legend of Lu Zhen,' 'Story of Yanxi Palace,' 'Winter Begonia,' 'Song of Youth,' 'Royal Feast,' 'Legacy,' 'Hi Producer,' and 'Scent of Time.' Over 60 dramas created by the company have been released and broadcast worldwide."

Huanyu has actively expanded into the Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas markets. The company has established extensive collaborations with over 40 media groups, cable TV providers, OTT platforms, and streaming services such as HBO, FOX, YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+, marking several industry milestones.

Film and Television Production[edit]

TV Series[edit]

Startup time First Broadcast Drama Title Director Lead Actor/Actress
2024 Perfect Match Yang Huan, Bai Yunmo, Ma Shige Lu Yuxiao, Wang Xingyue, Ni Hongjie, Liu Xiening, Chen Heyi, Wu Xuanyi
2023 The Double Lv Haojiji, Bai Yunmo, Ma Shige Wu Jinyan, Wang Xingyue, Chen Xinhai
2021 2023 Scent of Time Bai Yunmo, Guo Hao Zhou Ye, Wang Xingyue, Peng Chuyue, Zhang Yijie,Zhao Qing
2021 2023 Gone with the Rain Wang Wei Zhang Nan, Wang Yuwen, Sun Yizhou
2021 2023 Hi Producer Gao Han Zhang Nan, Li Xiaoran, Zhang Bo, Zhen Kai
2019 2022 Legacy Wang Wei, Bai Yunmo Qin Lan, Han Geng,Wu Jinyan, Nie Yuan
2022 2022 Delicacies Destiny Guo Hao He Ruixian, Wang Xingyue
2020 20222 Royal Feast Wang Wei, Bai Yunmo Xu Kai, Wu Jinyan
2020 2021 Duong Gia Chu Mau Wang Xiaoming, Guo Hao Jiang Qinqin, Zhang Huiwen、Yang Rong
2020 2021 Couple of Mirrors Li Dachao Zhang Nan, Sun Yihan
2020 2021 Song of Youth Gao han, Bai Yunmo Bai Lu, Jin Chen, Wang Yizhe
2019 2021 Court Lady Wang Xiaoming, Bai Yunmo, Shen Zhaoqing Li Yitong, Xu Kai
2019 2020 Consummation Qu Xiaohui, Guo Hao, Zhao Yiqin, Li Haofei
2018 2020 Winter Begonia Hui Kaidong Huang Xiaoming, Yin Zheng, She Shiman
2019 2019 Yanxi Palace:Princess Adventures Yu Zheng Wang Herun, Wang Yizhe
2018 2019 Arsenal Military Academy Hui Kaidong Bai Lu, Xu Kai
2017 2019 The Legend of Haolan Li Chaoda Wu Jinyan, Mao Zijun, Nie Yuan
2017 2018 Story of Yanxi Palace Hui Kaidong, Wen Deguang Wu Jinyan, Qinlan, Nie Yuan, Xu Kai
2017 2018 Untouchable Lovers Li Huizhu Guan Xiaotong, Song Weilong, Zhang Yijie, Bai Lu
2016 2017 King is Not Easy Ren Haiyao, Liu Zhenming Bai Lu, Zhang Yijie
2015 2017 Above The Clouds Li Wenlong, Li Huizhu, Deng Weien, Chen Jialin Chen Xiao, Yuan Shanshan, Jiang Mengjie, Guo Xiaodong, Mi Re, Zang Hongna
2016 2016 Memory Lost Li Dachao, Liang Xinquan Yang Rong, Bai Yu, Li Geng, He Fengtian, Mi Re
2015 2016 Demon Girl Ren Haiyao, Liu Zhenming Li Yitong, Mi Re, He Ruixian, Wang Maolei
2014 2015 Ban Shu Legend Xu Huikang, Zhu Ruibin, Huang Weiming Jing Tian, Fu Xinbo, Li Jiahang, Deng Sha
2013 2015 Yunge from the Desert Hu Yijuan, Cai Jing Sheng, Hu Ming Kai Yang Ying, Du Chun, Lu Yi, Chenxiao
2013 2014 The Romance of the Condor Heroes Li Huizhu Chen Xiao, Chen Yanxi, Zheng Guolin, Yang Mingna, Zhang Xinyu
2014 2014 Cosmetology High Li Huizhu

Deng Weien

Huang Junwen

Jin Shijia, Yang Rong, Deng Cuiwen, Mi Zhe
2013 2014 Palace3: The Lost Daughter Li Hui Zhu, Deng Wei En, Wen Wei Ji Lu Yi, Yuan Shanshan, Gao Yun Xiang, Dai Jiaoqian, Yang Rong
2012 2013 Old Days In Shanghai Li Huizhu, Deng Wei'en Hu Jun, Jiang Yiyan, Zheng Guolin, Wang Yan
2012 2013 Legend of Lu Zhen Li Hui Zhu, Deng Wei En, Liang Guoguan Zhao Liying, Chen Xiao, Qiao Renliang, Yang Rong
2012 2013 Swordsman Hu Yijuan, Huang Junwen

Huo Jianhua, Chen Qiaoen, Yuan Shanshan, Chen Xiao, Yang Rong

2011 2012 Beauty without tears Liang Shengquan Yuan Shanshan, Liu Kaiwei, Zhang Meng, Cai Shaofen
2011 2012 Beauties of the Emperor Cheng Zhichao, Hu Chuxi Chen Qiao En, Ming Dao, Luo Jin, Yuan Shanshan
2011 2012 Allure Snow Li Huizhu, Deng Wei'en Du Chun, Dong Jie, He Shengming, Deng Cuiwen
2011 2012 Bounty hunter Cheng Zhichao, Lei Ruilin Qian Yongchen, Jiang Kaitong, Li Yifeng, Ying'er
2011 2012 Palace II Li Huizhu, Deng Wei'en Du Chun, He Shengming, Yuan Shanshan, Sun Feifei
2011 2011 Hidden Minds Yuan Yingming, Hu Chuxi Jiang Mengjie, Gan Tingting, He Shengming, Luo Jin
2010 2011 Beauty World Li Huizhu, Mak Guanzhi Zhang Ting, Ming Dao, Li Xiaolu, He Shengming
2010 2011 Palace Li Huizhu, Huang Junwen Yang Mi, Feng Shaofeng, He Shengming, Tong Liya
2010 2010 Spell of the Fragrance Li Huizhu, Huang Junwen Michelle Ye, Liu Kaiwei, He Shengming, He Saifei
2010 2010 Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law Yang Zhijian, Zhou Jiawen Yuan Qiongdan, Dai Jiaoqian, Shengming He, Liu Kaiwei
2009 2010 Beauty's Rival in Palace Wu Jingyuan, Liang Xinquan, Chen Guohua Lin Xinru, Yang Mi, Wang Likun, He Shengming
2009 2010 Pretty Maid He Shupei, Zhou Jiawen Ma Yashu, Chen Sicheng, Wu Zhuoxi, Michelle Mi
2009 2009 Good Wife and Mother Wu Jingyuan Bai Shan, Yue Yue Li, Zheng Peipei, Li Qian
2007 2009 Rose Martial World Yuan Yingming, Lin Yufen, Wang Shaojie Zhong Hanliang, Huo Siyan, Sun Fei Fei, He Shengming
2008 2009 Love Tribulations Wu Jingyuan, Chenguohua, Liang Benxi An Yixuan, Feng Shaofeng, Yi Nengjing, Li Caihua
2008 2008 Yiqian Di Yanlei Wu Jingyuan, Chenguohua Zhu Yin, Liu Kaiwei, Feng Shaofeng, Li Qian
2007 2008 Rouge Snow Teng Wenji Huo Jianhua, Liu Xuehua
2007 2008 The Last Princess Liu Fengsheng, Zhou Jiawen Huo Siyan, Chen Jianfeng, Yan Yikuan
2006 2007 The Legend of Chu Liuxiang Liu Fengsheng, Ling Yun, Lin Feng Zhu Xiaotian, Hu Jing, Qiu Cixuan, Sun Feifei, Cui Peng
2005 2006 Concubines of the Qing Emperor Zhang Xuannan Hu Jing, Huang Weide, Chen Haomin, Fu Yiwei
2005 2005 Hedongshi Yang Wenjun Jiao Enjun, Chen Hao, Ding Zijun, Xue Jia Ning
2004 2005 Fireworks in March Liang Cheng Chen Haomin, Du Yulu, Hao Lei, Gao Yuanyuan
2003 2004 Assassinator Jing Ke Li Huimin Liu Ye, He Rundong, Wang Yannan, Shao Bing
2002 2003 Carry Me Fly and Walk Off Jiang Cheng Chen Haomin, Charmaine Sheh, Meng Guangmei, Xue Jia Ning

Filmography[edit]

First Broadcast Movie Title Director Lead Actor/Actress
2014 Crazy for Palace II: Love Conquers All Zuo Xun Zhang Zhehan, Deng Sha, Ye Xinchen, Song Yang
2013 The Palace Pan Anzi Zhou Dongyu, Chen Xiao, Zhu Zixiao, Zhao Liying
2013 Crazy for Palace Liu Ning Zhang Zhehan, Sun Yaoqi

Variety/Reality Shows[edit]

  • “Real Actor” 2019-11-8

Global marketing[edit]

Huanyu Entertainment has produced over 60 film and television series, spearheading the dissemination of oriental culture through global distribution. Over the years, the company has ventured into international markets with numerous new productions and actively participated in international film and television exhibitions and events, establishing itself as a notable case study in the Chinese film and television industry.[8][9][10][2]

In 2010, "Schemes of A Beauty" made its debut on the South Korean SBS television network, marking the first Chinese TV drama to air on SBS in the history of Chinese television.[11]

In 2018, "Story of Yanxi Palace" garnered immense success, surpassing 20 billion views on iQiyi alone. Its overseas broadcasts reached over 90 countries and regions, with translations in 15 languages. The series topped the 2018 Google Global Hot Searches for TV dramas and received the title of Best Overseas Drama Series from the American magazine "Variety.”[12][13]

"The Legend of Haolan" was broadcast worldwide, reaching over 90 countries and regions. Translated into 16 languages, it made history as the first Chinese TV drama to air on Japan's public broadcaster NHK in the prime weekend slot, and it was also the first to be fully dubbed on Japanese television.[14]

"Winter Begonia" made waves as the first Chinese-language drama with a Beijing opera theme to enter the North American market.[15]

"Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures" broke new ground as the first Chinese-language drama to be exclusively streamed on Netflix.[16][17]

"Courtyard Lady" collaborated with Thailand's largest publishing house, SMM, to release a book of the same name.

"Delicacies Destiny" achieved a milestone as the first Chinese-language drama to premiere on Disney+.[18]

"Legacy" set a precedent as the first mainland Chinese original episodes to debut on HBO.[19]

"Hi Producer" marked a significant collaboration with South Korean CNTV.[20]

Team[edit]

Creative Team[edit]

Yu Zheng[edit]

Yu Zheng is a prominent screenwriter and producer in mainland China,[21] known for creating, producing, and directing TV series such as the "Palace" series, "Beauty" series, "Swordsman," "Legend of Lu Zhen," "Story of Yanxi Palace," "Winter Begonia," "Court Lady," "Song of Youth," "Royal Feast," "Legacy," "Hi Producer," "Scent of Time," and numerous other works that consistently lead in ratings and on-demand networks.

Yang Le[edit]

Yang Le is the co-founder and general manager of Huanyu Entertainment, widely recognized as a prominent film and television producer. With a career in the industry since 2005, she has amassed professional accomplishments in film and television drama investment, production, distribution, international promotion, and business development. Yang Le has produced and distributed numerous blockbuster dramas including "Palace," "Schemes of A Beauty," "Swordsman," "The Romance of the Condor Heroes," "Untouchable Lovers," "Story of Yanxi Palace," "The Legend of Haolan," "Winter Begonia," "Court Lady," "Song of Youth," "Royal Feast," "Legacy," "Hi Producer," "Gone with the Rain," "Scent of Time," among others.[22]

In addition to her contributions to the entertainment industry, Yang Le holds various esteemed positions and titles. She serves as a Standing Committee Member of the 15th Dongyang City Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), holds a DBA from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, and is the Vice President of the China Television Artists Association's Television Drama Net Drama Production and Broadcasting Cooperation and Promotion Committee. Yang Le also serves as an off-campus tutor for professional degree postgraduate students at the School of International Economics and Trade at the University of International Business and Economics. She has been honored as the dissemination ambassador of intangible cultural heritage of Zhejiang Province and played a pivotal role in establishing China's first film and television + intangible heritage-themed cultural museum.[23][24][25]

  • Director: Hui Kaidong, Wang Wei, Bai Yunmo, Guo Hao, Ma Shige
  • Producer: Ma Tian, Li Xiuzhen

Honorary Achievement[edit]

  • September 2018, Huanyu Entertainment was honored as the Most Artistic Influential TV Drama Producer in China at the First China TV Drama Net Drama Production and Broadcasting Art Cooperation Forum.
  • December 2018, "Story of Yanxi Palace" received the "Drama King of the Year" award at the 2019 Aqiyi Scream Night.[26]
  • December 2018, "Story of Yanxi Palace" was recognized as the "Overseas Promotion Team of the Year" at the 2018 Zhejiang Network Auudiovisual Conference.[27][28]


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External link[edit]

www.huanyutv.com

Huanyu Entertainment (Chinese Wikipedia)